I Am Syd Stone
| I Am Syd Stone | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Denis Theriault |
| Written by | Denis Theriault |
| Produced by | Colin Davis |
| Starring | Gharrett Patrick Paon Michael Gaty |
| Cinematography | Kevin A. Fraser |
| Edited by | Shawn Beckwith |
| Music by | Ari Posner |
Release date |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
I Am Syd Stone is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Denis Theriault and released in 2014.[1] The film centres on Syd Stone (Gharrett Patrick Paon), a closeted gay movie star returning to his hometown for his high school reunion, who unsuccessfully attempts to rekindle his relationship with his former boyfriend Brent (Michael Gaty).[2]
The film was an entrant in the 2014 Iris Prize festival,[2] and was included in Volume 12 of the Boys on Film series of LGBTQ-themed short film DVDs.[3]
In 2019 Theriault expanded the original short film into a six-part web series.[1] Although Paon remained associated as a producer, he and Theriault agreed to recast the lead role, which will be played by Travis Nelson. In the web series, Syd Stone's career as an actor has faded; he is now on location in a small town to film a B-movie, and meets and falls for lawyer Matt (Benjamin Charles Watson) but must confront the emotional consequences of having remained closeted for the sake of his career.[1] The series is set in the present day, and alludes to the events of the original film;[1] however, it reportedly gives Stone a happier ending.[1] The web series was screened at the 2020 Inside Out Film and Video Festival,[4] in advance of its public web premiere.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Syd Stone rolls on with new web series". The Coast, December 26, 2019.
- ^ a b Tim Isaac, "I Am Syd Stone Trailer – Take a look at the Iris Prize nominated gay-themed short film". Big Gay Picture Show, August 13, 2014.
- ^ Tim Isaac, "Boys On Film 12: Confession (DVD Review)". Big Gay Picture Show, November 24, 2014.
- ^ Dino-Ray Ramos, "Inside Out LGBT Film Festival To Feature ‘The Boys In The Band’, ‘The Obituary Of Tunde Johnson’, ‘Cowboys’ And More For Virtual Edition". Deadline Hollywood, September 9, 2020.
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